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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1938

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Birnamwood Bank Robbed by Four Armed Bandits

Four men entered Birnamwood State Bank in Wisconsin, forced employees and a customer to the wall, stole about 3 500 in cash, and escaped in a sedan toward Wausau. About 35 500 more was protected in the vault time lock. Police across several cities pursued but the robbers vanished.

Birnamwood Wis Birnamwood State Bank Wausau J. B. Rundhammer Martha Clauss Rundhammer J. W. Davis John Perrar Carl R. Druckrey Shawano

Federal Agencies Cite Signs of Business Improvement

Three federal agencies reported notable gains across steel textiles petroleum and shoe sectors with the Fed noting a rise in industrial production. Treasury customs collections jumped while commerce data showed the first favorable national income turn in two decades boosting hopes of sustained growth.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Commerce Department

Mercury Declines Across State Amid Cold spell

The state experiences a drop in temperature with households urged to fill coal bins as the thermometer falls into the 60s. Chicago reports a chilly morning with low 50s widespread. Milwaukee 54, Vincennes 48, and higher in Michigan. forecaster J R Lloyd notes no heat wave expected as temperatures rise slowly.

Chicago Milwaukee Bey Vauspu Houughtar Michigan J. R. Lloyd

U S Chamber Seeks Equitable Wage Labor Act Reforms

The United States Chamber of Commerce urged changes to the Wagner Labor Relations Act to curb perceived bias against business. The group urged protections for both employers and workers and backed Roosevelt era goals, with public statements from chamber leaders and labor union viewpoints.

Washington United States Champer Cammerra George VW Chamber Su Daas Ron Urcemient Conaderce Roosevelt Bes William Green Amerean Federation of Labor Cmnloviss Odom India Mdini

Warden Crime Suspects Die For Conviction

A cryptic OCR fragment reports a court action in San Francisco with references to crime and executions. The readable text mentions the supreme court and a judgment, but lacks clear names or specifics.

Hoddlum of 4 Gang Found Slain in Chicago West Side Alley

Paul Battaglia, 44, linked to the notorious 42 gang, was found slain in a west side alley. Police say he was shot and dumped, with no suspects captured in the string of gangland killings surrounding the Battaglia family and the former Prohibition era gang.

Paul Battaglia Chicago Sivin West Side Battaglix Scarface Cae Detizgha Bureau of Identification Battaglia John Egan Egan Tony Paul August Augie) Battaglia Sam Battaglia Tony i Frank Dat Frankie Gee

Tydings Defies Subservience Amid New Deal Rift

Maryland senator Tydings openly derides outside influence and the New Deal, declaring he will not be subservient to any man. He criticizes pressure to purge him from Congress and mocks the centrist New Deal line of David J. Lewis in his bid for renomination.

Baltimore Mill Tydings New Deal Congress David J. Lewis

Robbery Hoax Sparks Police Bust at Bakery

Three Milwaukee deputies rushed to Gerald Kolvenbach's bakery after a reported holdup. They seized about 23275 dollars from Robverbach's till to apply toward a judgment against Marie Kolvenbach, but the scene revealed a misread real money transfer. Marie had entered the shop and triggered the call.

Milwaukee Gerald Kolvenbach Wee Walter Rumstick Wack Phardone Sheriffa Depsheriff Robverbach Rolvenbach Marie

Battle Over Farm Plan Fights Ahead in Congress

Farm leaders expect a major fight in the next Congress over replacing the prevailing crop control law with a domestic allotment and price fixing system. Secretary Wallace defends the current law as farmers face surpluses and falling prices while proposals would prorate allotments and fix prices to cover production costs.

Washington Congress Wallace Secretary of Agriculture

Sheboygan County Probe Demanded by Local Meeting

About 200 residents at a meeting by the anonymous committee of nine urged the circuit court to appoint a grand jury to probe conditions in Sheboygan County. They cited 4700 signed petitions demanding an investigation and reports that many sites investigated were gambling dens or houses of ill fame.

Sheboygan Wis Circuit Court Edward WH. Wessier Zion Reformed Church Wessier

Roosevelt's Remarks Indictment of Election Laws

Washington Republican John Hamilton challenges President Roosevelt over remarks denouncing party crossing in primaries. He says the president must admire recrimination and party discipline while Texans Lehman and Sheppard back the president. The piece notes party tensions around the Democratic primary and potential senatorial campaign backing across several close states.

Roosevelt Hamilton Washington John Hamilton Demnerstie Son Brown Lehian Sheppard Tex Ronsevelts Secereian

Fahrney Estate Filed In Probate Court By Continental Bank

In Chicago a probate filing lists the Emery A. Fahrney estate valued at 207 832. The widow Marion Horden receives one third. Admin expenses tax payments and distributions totaling hundreds of thousands are noted, with a court debate over grandson status of Peter Parker-Pickering. The record mentions adoptions and multiple marriages involving Merry Faheney.

Chicago Emery A. Fahrney Pitert Continenal Minors Note Bank and Trust Company Tt Marian Polipeus Hordeen Eve Penses Faheney Peter Faheney The Fortune Merry Palme Peter Parker-Pickering Merry Hugh Parker-Pickering Emery Fairney Jimery Marion Faheney Poler Hugh Merry Faheney Mage F Sands von Eyner Ter Anita Berlins Gicr Italy

Farmers seek compensation for duck damage in Wisconsin

Farmers in Rush Lake and surrounding areas plan claims against the state conservation department for damages from raids by thousands of wild ducks that destroyed wheat and barley. They report hundreds of dollars in losses as shocks remain unthreshed due to heavy winds. A state game warden noted no funds exist for duck damage payments, so the claims will go to the legislature.

Ripon Wis State Conservation Department Leke Ree Blan Garne;mare Barney Devine Stile Conservation Department

Ripon Youth Dies in Collision

Ripon Wisconsin reports the death of a young man, Hapye Ripon, in a late night auto crash near Wardrobe Corners, shortly after midnight. The victim, son of Mr and Mrs Ariny Hapye, with family members named, received fatal injuries and funeral arrangements are pending.

Ripon Wis Ariny Hapye Oshkerh Street Wardrade's Corners Brerere Amatte Whey Wiliam Rudy Jarier Gaa Clark County Clare Orourty Touley Gilaer Tees Arthur Papen Lucile Ripan Arsin

Firebug Suspect Sought in Appleton Blaze

In Appleton Wisconsin a fire at the Fred Hoffman farm is under investigation. Deputy fire marshal says a suspect claimed a grudge and that the blaze caused damage estimated at 350 pounds.

Appleton Wis Finenese Fred Hoffman

Boy pedals 142 miles to visit mother in hospital

A 15 year old boy from Maywood rode a bicycle about 142 miles to reach his mother Mrs Mary B Gampac in a Wisconsin hospital. Edward Severna 17 joined the trip while two other boys were lodged by Maywood police awaiting visiting hours.

Thor Grinspe Wetotoywn Wisw Mary B. Gampac Nelin Bosrita Edward Severna Maywood Palice Cand

Milwaukee State Fair Draws Record Attendance

Large crowds filled the Milwaukee site as ideal weather boosted daily attendance to 2192 above prior years. Gov. Philip La Follette attended and spoke briefly, while performer Tansy Merroit suffered five rib injuries during a show amid the event.

Milwaukee Philip la Follette Tansy Merroit Frater Luceo Orider Ieces PLA Thomas Barthard Miedin Bepel Vareness Waconia Povokee Abeel Pusat

Train crew perished in boiler blast at rail yard

A boiler explosion near Columbus injured and killed a train engineer and a fireman. The blast sent debris over 200 yards as both men died at the scene. Officials report other workers were treated for injuries while investigators search for causes.

National Republicans hold midwest conference in Indiana

Report on a Republican rally and cornfield conference in Indiana. Leaders including Joe Capehart and Dan cape charged with mobilizing support for the party mainline platform. Event aims to rally 20 000 supporters to Washington and advance New Deal opposition.

Paul Posmith United Press Indianapolis Indiana Shah Nagonal John TD Mc Hernillon Washington Ted Alto OL Po Eanypaanen Ind Joe Hoosier Homer Capehart Buffalo Copelart Cepeharts

Weather Report From Milwaukee and Yellowstone Observations

Northwestern Observations report temperate conditions with partly cloudy skies in Milwaukee at 1:07 p.m. and describe high and low temperatures, wind, and barometer readings. Notes from Rockfall Observatory forecast Tuesday into Wednesday with a maximum around 84 Fahrenheit and a precipitation estimate.

Milwaukee Bette Bec Ain Batateba Haye Wacom

Witness Unruffled On Charge In Schulte Case Trial

Weinberg 36, a businessman, testifies amid cross examination that he did not steal $300,000 from the Schulte policy empire. Prosecutors push for answers on missing funds as jurors hear details of a ticket syndicate and a $400,064 bank hit in one month. The witness remains poised while defense lawyers press for admission of theft and complicity in the alleged protection racket.

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Dies Answers Critics Of Reuse Committee

Washington answer and critics of reuse committee discuss evidence and testimonies. Reports describe the committee chair’s stance and responses to charges while noting internal disagreements and ongoing debates among members.

DIES

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